Medical necessity of evaluation and management (E/M) services is based on all of the following factors EXCEPT the:
acuity and severity of the problems addressed.
complexity of documented comorbidities.
physical scope encompassed by the problems.
procedures performed to address the problem.
Answer: procedures performed to address the problem.
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Policies and procedures used to reduce the chances a patient will file legal action against the oral health care team is known as:
a. code of ethics. b. risk management. c. standards protocol. d. radiation health and safety.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The first step in preparing professional-looking correspondence is choosing the right supplies. 2. A letter is a very different form of communication than holding a conversation in person. 3. "Dr. John Smith, MD," is an example of how a name should appear on the inside address of a business letter. 4. Single numbers one through nine should be spelled out in the street address of the inside address of a business letter. 5. When you do not know the name, it is becoming common practice to use the business title or department in the salutation.